However, the license began to decline by 1998. Some collectors believed that promotional stunts by Playmates, such as intentionally producing some figures in lower amounts, and a shift in emphasis from the smaller 4.5-inch figures to larger doll-like 9- and 12-inch figures hurt the brand. By 1999, the number of items produced by Playmates mostly dwindled to limited releases offered exclusively through certain retailers. On 17 September1999, the Star Trek line was formally canceled.

Ezri Dax was the only main cast member from the four series in existence during the Playmates license not to receive an action figure from the company. Diamond Select Toys released an Ezri figure in late 2007.

In January 2008, it was reported that Playmates would be creating a toy line for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek. [1] This new line of figures, vehicles and role-play items was launched in April 2009. A second wave was planned for release in late 2009, later pushed back to spring 2010, before the release was put on hold. [2]

The first release of the figure came with a removable VISOR, identified by an image of La Forge without his VISOR on the blister pack. This was considered a choking hazard, and so was replaced with an integrated VISOR. The removable variant is now extremely rare.

One of the main complaints about early Playmates vessels was their lack of a display stand. In particular, because this product had a center of gravity in the saucer section, it 'listed' forward on a shelf. A re-release in 1994 included a new display stand.

A limited edition released as part of a four-figure pack from the JCPenny catalog, which included #6035, #6942 and #6943; as well as a limited single release in Canada. The package claimed to represent "Redemption Data", but Data did not wear the command division uniform in that episode. He would wear it under Jellico's command in "Chain of Command, Part II".

Only 7,000 units were made for the US and Canada. With no international release, this is considered to be one of the most difficult Playmates releases to obtain.

The Generations releases featured the original costume designs made for the movie. These designs were scrapped shortly before filming on the movie began, but the action figures were already in production at the time. Figures wearing the correct uniforms would see release over the following years.

from "All Good Things...". The figure was to have been packaged with a base in the style of the future Starfleet communicator. Instead, the standard TNG delta shield was used instead. The original base appears on the back of the blister pack.

Leonard Nimoy was dissatisfied with the collector's cards to be included with the figures, and refused to allow his figure to go into production with one. As a result, this figure does not contain a collector's card.

Capable of transforming from the standard Galaxy-class into the three-nacelle version from "All Good Things...". In order to accommodate the various components within the hull, no electronics could be included.

from "Yesterday's Enterprise" - part of the anniversary "1701 Series", limited run of 1,701 figures. (While not appearing as she really appeared in the episode - minus the belt and wrist cuff and her head a reuse of the previous Yar figure so her hair style is not as it was in the episode.)

Lt. Reginald Barclay

16044

"Type-2B" phaser

Medical tricorder

Desktop monitor

PADD

from "Projections" - part of the anniversary 1701 Series, but a run of 3,000 figures, instead of the 1,701 produced of the other two figures.

Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott

16045

Phaser

Tricorder

Communicator

as seen in "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - an exclusive figure only available from the Huntsville 30th Anniversary Convention distributed by Spencer's Gifts.

Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

16046

Phaser

Tricorder

Communicator

as seen in "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - an exclusive figure only available from the Huntsville 30th Anniversary Convention distributed by Spencer's Gifts.

The design of the Enterprise-E was taken from early concepts created by John Eaves; as such, it differs significantly from the final design (in particular, the Bussard collectors are uncapped, the saucer shuttlebay and impulse engines are swapped and the saucer hull is thicker. A more accurate version would be released in 1998 for Star Trek: Insurrection.

Hull panel could be removed to display battle damage, via a button on the sphere's hull.

Star Trek: Innerspace

A new range of playsets 'disguised' as vessels from Star Trek, with 2cm high figures that could be used across the range.

Product

Stock No.

Figures

Variants/Notes

USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D

6131

Picard

Riker

Data

One of the larger playsets, this product features the Enterprise-D bridge, captain's ready room, brig and Ten Forward, all of which open out from the saucer section. A small shuttlecraft is also included which fits into a shuttlebay taking up the full volume of the connecting dorsal.

Star Trek Transporter Series, 4.5 inch figures, Asst. No. 65400

Each figure is rendered in a part-translucent state, and come with a battery-operated, push-activated, light and sound base in the style of the appropriate transporter pad.

Character

Uniform/Costume

Stock No.

Variants/Notes

The Original Series

Captain James T. Kirk

65401

Mr. Spock

65402

Dr. McCoy

65403

Lt. Uhura

65404

Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott

65405

Ensign Pavel Chekov

65231

Exclusive to Target stores, limited release of 10,000 units.

(Formed Asst. #65230)

Lt. Hikaru Sulu

65232

Exclusive to Target stores, limited release of 10,000 units.

(Formed Asst. #65230)

The Next Generation

Lt. Commander Data

65421

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

65422

Lt. Worf

65423

Commander William Riker

65432

Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge

65433

All Next Generation figures were painted in an incorrect uniform style, with the colors inverted, but not in the style of the DS9/VOY uniform. Deanna Troi and Reginald Barclay were originally scheduled to be included in the range, but were not produced.

Boxed sets

The twin packs came with diorama backing, and lacked accessories.

Product

Contents

Stock No.

Variants/Notes

1701 Collectors Series

Captain Jean-Luc Picard from "Tapestry"

Lieutenant Natasha Yar from "Yesterday's Enterprise"

Lieutenant Reginald Barclay from "Projections"

16122

A repackaging of #6442, #16043 & #16044, with all accessories. There was some controversy over this release, particularly from those who had purchased the original, extremely-limited figures (often at inflated prices). The release had in fact been an attempt to mollify the wider consumer base angered by the initial short run.

"Holodeck Series" Twin Pack

Captain Jean-Luc Picard as Dixon Hill and Guinan as Gloria from "Clues"

Role-playing, Ships, Playsets and Accessories

Release order

Wave 1 was released on 19 April2009. A second was planned to follow in several phases July-October 2009. This was initially pushed back to early 2010, but is presently on hold whilst Playmates consider a reorganisation.

Galaxy Collection, 3.75 inch figures, Asst. No 61750

Each figure comes with a Bridge or Transporter Room playset accessory.

Wave 1

For this wave, releases outside the United States do no include the playset accessories.

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